DamianI walked deeper into the ominous forest of darkness, fatigue clinging to my bones like a persistent shadow that I was failing to get used to. The twisted trees towered above, their gnarled branches like skeletal fingers reaching out to take my soul and leave my body empty.Exhaustion settled over me with each step I took, the heavy darkness weighing on my shoulders, but despite the weariness, I kept on moving on the dreadful path like the tough alpha male I was. If it were anyone else, entering the foreboding forest would likely have led to their death.Yet, for the time being, I endured.The path ahead felt never-ending; the air was getting thick and cold with an otherworldly energy that created long shadows dancing on the uneven ground. I paused for a moment in high alert; every creak of a branch or rustle of leaves made me feel uneasy, making me aware that my solitary journey would surely become more daunting as time passed.Suddenly, a distant howl echoed through the forest
Damian"Dammy," she called, using the nickname she had given me in our youthful days. Only she ever called me that, and hearing it now stirred emotions I thought were buried long ago with her death. The shadows of the forest seemed to respond to her call, weaving a surreal dance around us. My head spun with disbelief, my heart pounding in my chest.Surely, I must be seeing double."Follow me, and we can be together again. Abandon this quest, and all our pains will vanish." She whispered in a haunting melody, wrapping around me like a familiar yet distant echo. It was beyond strange to hear her lovely voice after all this year—six, to be precise."No, this can't be happening, Ava; you can't be here. You can't be real because I saw you die," I whispered to myself, my voice trembling, and I shook my head in disbelief as I tried to comprehend her impossible presence. I was beyond shocked. Why was she in the forest of darkness? I felt like I was losing my mind because there was no way she
Damian "Be with me, Dammy. Nothing else matters," she pleaded, her voice a desperate whisper as she reached out to me. But I held my ground, my resolve unwavering, as I took another step back, distancing myself from her touch.Her words cut through me like a knife, igniting a flame of anger within. How could she ask me to forget the beautiful life we had created together by abandoning our daughter? I felt a surge of rage building up inside me, my fists clenched at my sides as I struggled to contain my emotions."We created a life together, Ava," I stated firmly, my voice resonating with conviction. "And that life is waiting for us. It would be selfish to live just to pursue our own happiness.""A life? Do you mean we have a pet or something?" She asked, her confusion evident in her furrowed brow. I felt a pang of suspicion at her words. How could she forget about our daughter?"We have a child, Ava," I replied, my tone tinged with frustration. How could she forget such an important d
RubyWhat????I froze, unable to comprehend his words. Did I hear him correctly?"Ava. My dead mate. I will bring her back to life like I promised," he muttered before closing his eyes.The shock hit me like a tidal wave. My heart raced, leaving me speechless and utterly bewildered. How could he say something like that? No, I must be mistaken. I must have heard wrong because, honestly, his words were like a punch to the gut—an insult that shouldn't be taken lightly.No. I would never accept this.My shock was quickly replaced by a surge of anger that coursed through my veins like wildfire—hot and consuming. How dare he make such a reckless promise? How dare he consider bringing back his ex-mate from the dead while making me live with him? How could he even consider such a reckless and selfish act?The audacity of it all left me trembling with fury, and the anger that surged through me was overwhelming, threatening to consume me entirely.He had to be joking, right?"You're joking, rig
Ruby"I've got the flower right here," he replied, pointing at a bag tied around his waist. I gazed at him suspiciously, my brows furrowing as I wondered how he managed to retrieve the flower so quickly. It seemed too convenient, especially considering the fact that Damian had risked his life just to obtain it."And why are you with it?" I pressed, my tone edged with skepticism. James's response would determine whether I could trust him or not."It's not what you think," he said, noticing my doubtful expression. I remained silent, waiting for him to explain himself further."The truth is, Damian went to the forest of darkness to get the Flower of Life, not just to bring back his dead mate but also to save his sister.""His sister?" I echoed, surprise evident in my voice as I processed James's revelation."Yes, he has a sister, and he would tell you about her himself when he wakes up—if he wakes up," James muttered, his tone tinged with concern,and I could see the fear flickering in hi
Ruby I woke up to a room bathed in soft moonlight, casting a gentle glow over everything. Blinking away the remnants of sleep, I sat up and surveyed the room. My heart skipped a beat when I noticed Damian looking at me with a tender expression. It took me a moment to realise that I was sleeping on the bedside with him.Had he brought me up to lay by his side? How long had he been watching me? It was an awkward situation; I couldn't recall the last time I shared a bed with someone who wasn't my son."You look so peaceful when you sleep," he remarked, breaking the silence between us. For a moment, we simply stared at each other, the weight of reality hanging heavy in the air.I cleared my throat in awkwardness, unsure of how to respond. Without a word, Damian reached out and brushed stray hair from my face, his touch sending shivers down my spine. As his hand lingered on my cheek, I felt a rush of warmth spread through me.Despite everything that had happened, there was a sense of peac
Daiman.I lay in bed, relishing the rare moment of solitude after Ruby left to pick up her son from school. I had asked her to do the same for my daughter, Anna, knowing how excited she would be to see her angelic friend waiting for her.The thought of Anna's joy warmed my heart, and making her happy was my intention and the least I could do after leaving her to go on a life-threatening adventure.I felt grateful to Ruby for being here for her, even though it wasn't her responsibility. Despite everything, I couldn't shake off the awe I felt towards Ruby for saving me.Waking up to find her sleeping beside my bed touched me deeply and made my heart flutter in a weird way, and I couldn't resist pulling her closer to me. She looked so serene and beautiful in her slumber, and when she confessed she had saved me despite knowing I had risked my life just to save my dead mate, I knew at that moment I couldn't help but feel undeserving of her kindness. It was evident that Ruby hadn't been tr
Damian"Daddy!" she exclaimed, dropping her bag and rushing over to me. I couldn't help but smile wider as I stood up, opening my arms wide to welcome her embrace."Hey, sweetheart. I missed you so much," I said, scooping her up into a tight hug."More than the air you breathe?" My daughter questioned me with a smirk on her lips, and I grin at her mischievousness."Yeah, more than the air I breathe," I chuckled, and she squeezed me tightly, burying her face against my chest."Where did you go, Daddy? I was so worried," she mumbled, her voice muffled against my shirt. I held her close, feeling a rush of love and gratitude for her presence."It's okay, honey. I'm here now," I reassured her, pressing a kiss to the top of her head."But you were gone, Daddy, and I was lonely," she muttered sadly."I just had an unexpected adventure, that's all," I explained. She pulled back slightly, her eyes wide with curiosity."An adventure? Tell me all about it!" she exclaimed, her excitement contagio